{"product_id":"space-hazards-ryan-french-9780008774660","title":"Space Hazards: Asteroids, Solar Flares and Cosmic Threats Facing Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Comprehensive Guide to Asteroids, Solar Flares, Space Junk, and Other Cosmic Threats to Life on Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarth is not isolated in space, but surrounded by a wide range of potentially hazardous phenomena within our solar system and beyond. While none pose an immediate threat to life on our planet, scientists around the world must continually monitor these dangers, assess their risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this accessible and informative exploration, \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRyan French examines the science behind a variety of cosmic hazards, analyzing their likelihood and potential impact on Earth. Topics include asteroids and near-Earth objects, space weather and solar flares, Earth's magnetic polarity reversals, the growing problem of space debris, and the far-reaching effects of stellar and black hole collisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive overview offers a compelling look at the dynamic--and sometimes dangerous--environment surrounding our planet, underscoring the importance of ongoing research and preparedness in protecting Earth's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ryan French,Royal Observatory Greenwich,Collins Astronomy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0008774668\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008774660\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Collins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 7.44w x 0.81d","brand":"Ryan French","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588437848319,"sku":"9780008774660","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/space-hazards-ryan-french-9780008774660","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}